# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
> NHTSA complaint `248554` · 2000-09-12 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** TIRES:TREAD/BELT
## Narrative
INJURY AMOUNT UNKNOWN-PLEASE SEND INFORMATION OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR POSSIBLE FIRESTONE SUB. THANKS. THE TIRE IN QUESTION IS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT SIZE P235/75R15 AND THE CODE ON THEM PER OUR EXPERT IS VD HL. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANTHING ELSE. (CLAIM# 59-V520-789) *MW
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